Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is taking necessary actions to enhance the facilities and professional standard within the healthcare sector, and that expecting a compassionate discharge of duties from the nurses and midwives.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held today (24) at Temple Trees to deliver the official appointments to 3,147 nurses in the health sector, according to the Prime Minister's Media Division.

Addressing the event, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:

"Nursing is more than a job; it is a humanitarian service essential to the public. In times of vulnerability, people look to you for safety and care.

Beyond medicine, you h...